What we’re about
We are a group of hikers with kids who get together and enjoy the beauty of nature. Get the kids off their electronic devices and explore the great outdoors with other kids.
“Nature is a tool to get children to experience not just the wider world, but themselves.” – Stephen Moss.
If you have an idea for a hike and would like some company, everyone is welcome to initiate an activity and we’ll gladly post it. “Plan the hike and they will come". Our average hike is generally 2-5 miles and there is usually a nice lake or picnic area for folks to stop short and catch us on the return if our little hikers would rather collect pine cones or chase lizards. We also do less hikey stuff like picnics, roller skating, swimming, etc. All ages are welcome. A brief BIO and your PICTURE are required. We do not require a fee to participated, but if you'd like to contribute to help offset our expenses, we sure appreciate it. Enjoy!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- El Dorado Trail HikeSmith Flat House, Placerville, CA
When: On Sundays.. Starting @0900 PST, meet at The El Dorado Trail Smith Flat parking area. Parking is free.
Where from: El Dorado Trail starting from Smith Flat parking area.
Kids Age: Any.
Who is this for: Anyone who has kids and likes spending time Outdoors with them. Make sure you can do the hike yourself, unless you find someone to pull you in the wagon..
Distance: 1 to 9 miles. You decide how long to go.
Route: Here is the route: https://goo.gl/maps/pr6x7Zoo1ejqzsyB8 . All trail info: https://www.alltrails.com/.../el-dorado-trail-from-smithflat
Start location: https://goo.gl/maps/Tw3hA9yKajx7Q1QK8. Parking is free.
Length (One way): up to 4.5 miles, but could be less, everyone could turn around whenever you want, no way to get lost, just stay on the asphalt /trail.Pace: Will be slow paced, with often stops. Time to complete: If doing the full length: 4-5 hours at a leisure /slow pace. At the end of the trail there is a nice meadow, where will stop and have a picnic, where kids can play, etc. for 1-2 hours.
What to bring: You know best what your kid needs. Diapers, wet napkins, food, etc. I bring a Wagon with me, since most of the time my kid hangs out in it. You can bring a back-pack, whatever you prefer.
- El Dorado Trail HikeSmith Flat House, Placerville, CA
When: On Sundays.. Starting @0900 PST, meet at The El Dorado Trail Smith Flat parking area. Parking is free.
Where from: El Dorado Trail starting from Smith Flat parking area.
Kids Age: Any.
Who is this for: Anyone who has kids and likes spending time Outdoors with them. Make sure you can do the hike yourself, unless you find someone to pull you in the wagon..
Distance: 1 to 9 miles. You decide how long to go.
Route: Here is the route: https://goo.gl/maps/pr6x7Zoo1ejqzsyB8 . All trail info: https://www.alltrails.com/.../el-dorado-trail-from-smithflat
Start location: https://goo.gl/maps/Tw3hA9yKajx7Q1QK8. Parking is free.
Length (One way): up to 4.5 miles, but could be less, everyone could turn around whenever you want, no way to get lost, just stay on the asphalt /trail.Pace: Will be slow paced, with often stops. Time to complete: If doing the full length: 4-5 hours at a leisure /slow pace. At the end of the trail there is a nice meadow, where will stop and have a picnic, where kids can play, etc. for 1-2 hours.
What to bring: You know best what your kid needs. Diapers, wet napkins, food, etc. I bring a Wagon with me, since most of the time my kid hangs out in it. You can bring a back-pack, whatever you prefer.
- El Dorado Trail HikeSmith Flat House, Placerville, CA
When: On Sundays.. Starting @0900 PST, meet at The El Dorado Trail Smith Flat parking area. Parking is free.
Where from: El Dorado Trail starting from Smith Flat parking area.
Kids Age: Any.
Who is this for: Anyone who has kids and likes spending time Outdoors with them. Make sure you can do the hike yourself, unless you find someone to pull you in the wagon..
Distance: 1 to 9 miles. You decide how long to go.
Route: Here is the route: https://goo.gl/maps/pr6x7Zoo1ejqzsyB8 . All trail info: https://www.alltrails.com/.../el-dorado-trail-from-smithflat
Start location: https://goo.gl/maps/Tw3hA9yKajx7Q1QK8. Parking is free.
Length (One way): up to 4.5 miles, but could be less, everyone could turn around whenever you want, no way to get lost, just stay on the asphalt /trail.Pace: Will be slow paced, with often stops. Time to complete: If doing the full length: 4-5 hours at a leisure /slow pace. At the end of the trail there is a nice meadow, where will stop and have a picnic, where kids can play, etc. for 1-2 hours.
What to bring: You know best what your kid needs. Diapers, wet napkins, food, etc. I bring a Wagon with me, since most of the time my kid hangs out in it. You can bring a back-pack, whatever you prefer.
